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Vigilant Solutions Fixed Camera Network Protects La Verne, CA
Vigilant Solutions announced today that its fixed cameras are being used by the La Verne (CA) Police Department to improve the safety of the community. The network of 21 fixed cameras is having a noticeable impact on the department's ability to both protect its neighborhoods and close cases more rapidly.
September 8, 2016
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Command
Philadelphia PD Launches Recruiting Campaign
"We're looking to get out there, get in the field with officers on foot and bikes," Captain John Walker said. "But, we can't do that if we don't have the people."
January 8, 2024
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Patrol
Seattle PD Lawsuit: Calling Out Goliath
Late last month 126 officers of the Seattle Police Department decided it was time to stand up and challenge Goliath, in this case the federal government. Instead of a sling and a stone, they wielded a lawsuit.
June 20, 2014
Technology
ACLU Approves Las Vegas PD's Body Camera Policy
Metro PD's policy, which will make most body camera footage readily available to the public, appears to be a balance between transparency and privacy, the ACLU says.
September 21, 2015
Training
Baltimore PD Launches Campaign to Hire City Residents
In announcing the project, Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III said the department is seeking to fill 300 positions over the next several months. The city has committed to hiring 400 new officers, despite a $120 million budget shortfall.
April 14, 2011
Training
Nashville PD Recruits Camden Officers To Be Laid Off
A Nashville PD recruiter met with 20 Camden officers on Wednesday and said other departments will likely try to hire the officers. Camden is planning to lay off up to 180 officers from its 370-member force on Jan. 18.
December 15, 2010
Point of Law
Judge: Chicago PD Can Continue Lawsuit Against Jussie Smollett
A United States District Judge has ruled that the Chicago Police Department can continue its lawsuit against Jussie Smollett, who falsely claimed he was the victim of a hate crime earlier this year, sparking a massive investigation by the department.
October 23, 2019
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Special Units
California PD Suspends SWAT, K-9 Units To Delay Officer Layoffs
The city's budget adopted in June provides for 92 sworn positions for the 95-officer force. The department is hoping to reach 92 via attrition, according to the report.
July 14, 2010
Featured
Cash Bonuses for New Hires and Laterals Fail to Bolster Seattle PD Ranks
Numbers shared with a city council committee last week show the Seattle Police Department's total number of police officers has declined since the start of the year, for a net loss of six officers.
April 5, 2023
Technology
Boise PD Crime Lab
The Boise Police Crime Lab applies scientific laboratory testing procedures to the analysis of physical crime fingerprint evidence for the purpose of comparison or identification. Evidence seized at crime scenes is routed to the crime lab for the development of fingerprints by the use of various powders, chemicals and other treatment methods. Video via Boise PD.
December 3, 2009
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Training
Salt Lake City PD's Meth Initiative
Salt Lake City PD created the Methamphetamine Initiative, which brings together more than 30 public and private agencies to address drug rehab and meth-related property crimes, enhanced prosecution, environmental hazards and, of course, child endangerment issues.
June 30, 2006
Patrol
Feds Launch Probe of Newark PD
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a 96-page petition accusing Newark of spotty internal affairs investigations and rampant misconduct in September.
May 8, 2011
Patrol
Lawsuit Challenging Chicago PD Tattoo Policy Tossed Out
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by three Chicago police officers who challenged the Police Department's new policy requiring officers to cover up their tattoos.
October 30, 2015
Patrol
Newark PD Loses 167 Officers To Layoffs
The department's total staffing will fall to 1,098 and prompt the dismissal of nearly every police officer hired since 2006.
November 29, 2010
Training
Dallas PD Welcomes Largest Academy Class Ever
While agencies across the United States struggle to attract qualified recruit candidates, the Dallas Police Department welcomed 82 new recruits on Wednesday—the largest recruiting class in the department's storied history.
September 20, 2019
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Training
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Graduates Largest Recruit Class Ever
The new class also has a range of backgrounds, including a semi-professional athlete, two retired police officers who decided to come back to duty and a married couple who used to work in government.
July 3, 2010
Patrol
Lakewood PD Identifies Four Officers In Coffeehouse Shooting
Sgt. Mark Renninger and three other patrol officers were killed by the gunman. One officer reached the shop's doorway and returned fire, wounding the assailant.
November 28, 2009
Lakewood officers killed Sunday were identified as (clockwise, from upper left) Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens, Greg Richards and Mark Renninger. Photos via Lakewood PD
Patrol
Feds Launch Civil Rights Investigation of Chicago PD
Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Monday announced a wide-ranging investigation into the Chicago Police Department in the wake of an uproar over a video showing a fatal police shooting 14 months ago.
December 7, 2015
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